The current craze for body painting among the urban youth has suddenly revived interest in mehndi the natural and painfree art of decorating the hands and feet with henna on ceremonial occasions. Today, it has taken the place of tattoos and the many harmful chemical applications for colouring the skin. Bindi emerges as fashion statement Juhi Bakshi Recollect the face of the late dancer Protima Bedi? What was it about her that caught one’s immediate ttention and created a dramatic effect about her personality? Well, it was a big round vermilion bindi on her dusky forehead. Take the case of singer Usha Uthap. Neither the glitter of her exquisite jewellery nor the richness of her zari sari can take the eye away from that commanding embellished dot. In the case of former actress Vyjyanthimala too it is the bright bindi elegantly placed between heavily kohlladen eyes, that exudes an aura of quiet elegance and gentle strength.

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